Best fights of Dingaan Thobela
Over 17 years as a professional, Dingaan Thobela has compiled a 20-14-1 (13) record, including 15 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Dingaan Thobela defeats Tony Lopez in their 2nd fight
On June 26, 1993 Dingaan Thobela fought Tony Lopez for the WBA lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Thobela was 26 years old with a record of 8-1, and Lopez was 30 with a record of 42-3-1. Thobela was coming off a loss, while Lopez was on a 5-fight winning streak. Thobela won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
2. Dingaan Thobela draws with Carlos Baldomir
On October 28, 1998 Dingaan Thobela fought Carlos Baldomir for the vacant WBC International welterweight title. Thobela was 32 years old with a record of 17-6, and Baldomir was 27 with a record of 24-8-3. Thobela was coming off a win, while Baldomir was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a split decision.
3. Dingaan Thobela defeats Mario Martínez
On March 2, 1991 Dingaan Thobela defended his WBO lightweight title against Mario Martínez. Thobela was 24 years old with a record of 3-0, and Martínez was 25 with a record of 48-7-2. Thobela was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak, while Martínez was coming off a loss. Thobela won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.